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| 1701 Main Street PO Box 209 Peekskill, NY 10566 |
| tel: 914.788.0100 fax: 914.788.4531 |
| email: info@hvcca.com |
HVCCA exhibitions and programs are generously
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| HVCCA FACTS • MISSION STATEMENT • TOUR CONTACT • HVCCA STAFF |
| FOUNDERS LIVIA & MARC STRAUS • BOARD MEMBERS & BENEFACTORS |
| DIRECTIONS • VOLUNTEER / INTERNSHIP • ABOUT PEEKSKILL |
Volunteer Opportunities at HVCCA
We are currently looking for those interested in great Volunteer Opportunities in:
- Visitor Reception
Volunteers assist with visitor reception and visitor database when the museum is open to the public. Provides back-up and assistance for HVCCA staff in meeting and greeting the public and answering questions about HVCCA, its exhibitions and programs. Time Period: Weekends - Office Assistance
Volunteers assist with HVCCA staff with correspondence, marketing and promotion, database management, and other administrative tasks. Time Period: Weekdays, Tuesday - Friday - Docents / Gallery Guides
Volunteers learn about art on display and lead and/or assist in gallery tours, including group tours on weekdays and Sunday Gallery Talks held every Sunday. Time Period: On a tour-by-tour basis, and Sundays at 2PM - Special Event Volunteers
Volunteers assist in all aspects of special events, from set-up, hosting and strike for artist dialogues, opening receptions and other special museum events - Special Project Assistance
Volunteers assist with selected aspects of special projects of the HVCCA, including the city-wide Peekskill Project, Education Program and Artist-in-Residence project
- Free Admission to the Museum
- Free Admission to Events Worked by the Volunteer
- Free Family Membership - After 20 Hours of Service
- Invitation to a Quarterly Salon Held for Volunteers
- Recognition through Volunteer Profiles posted on HVCCA's web-site
Internship Opportunities at HVCCA
Fulfill internship requirements or gain valuable museum experience assisting the region's most dynamic contemporary art space.
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art opened to the public on June 12, 2004, though interns have participated since 2003. Internships have been completed by students from Barnard College, New York University, SUNY Purchase College, Westchester Community College and the College of New Rochelle. HVCCA is an exciting young institution featuring cutting edge contemporary art.
Students are able to receive hands on experience in:
- Artist contacts, lectures
- Exhibition docent
- Collections management
- Art storage
- Art handling
- Art conservation
- Curatorial programs
- Exhibition installation Data base systems
The opportunity to work on the development of the citywide arts festival, The Peekskill Project, offers interns experience in communal cooperation and the chance to coordinate with younger artists working with experimental and ephemeral projects, performances and happenings.
All of these experiences have helped our interns in securing excellent positions after their internship ended. In some instances, positions were made available at HVCCA.
To apply for an HVCCA internship:
- Enclose a bio
- Enclose a cover letter
- State when you would be available to begin the internship, and any time constraints as to days off, availability and length of internship you foresee.
- Enclose two personal letters of reference, preferably from one of your current professors/instructors, and a previous position held.